I agree, last rites. Unless iriver's MP3/4 players are still popular in Asia, or where ever they manage to sell them (certainly not in North America), I don't see how this company can survive. What do they sell that is of current interest to electronic consumers. It's already a fraction of what it once was, with nothing on the horizon.

I got an email from iriver saying the StoryHD is on sale 6-28 thru 6-30 for US$69.99.

It says the sale prices will be effective on Amazon and Buy.com as well as their own E store.

Not as good as Targets close out sale but still not bad for those who missed the boat.

Well, I just checked both sites. On Amazon it is still at $130... and on Buy.com new ones are I think $90... only refurbished ones are $69.99. That is not that low a price on a refurbished unit with a doubtful future.

Bad advertising. It makes no mention that the device is a refurb. Borderline bait-and -switch if you ask me. Shame on you iriver, shame.

Here's the email: (notice it says "new" in the first paragraph) New to you, I guess. I inserted the bold effect.

3-Day
Summer Sale!
June 28-30
Looking for a new device to get hooked to this summer? The iriver 3-day summer sale is going on from 6/28-6/30! Be sure to check the iriver E-Store, Amazon.com, and Buy.com on great deals on our devices starting from 35%-50% off (on select items).

Our best sellers like the E300, Mirror Case, and the Story HD e-reader are on sale. Get yours while supplies last!

E300 MP3 Player
Reg. $69.99 / Sale. $45.49

iPhone Mirror Case
Reg. $29.99 / Sale. $15.00

Sound Donut (Portable Bluetooth Speaker)
Reg. $129.99 / Sale. $97.49

Story HD Wi-Fi e-Reader
Reg. $99.99 / Sale. $69.99

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